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CALIF. FAVORITE (arched, with curlicues below) / ·A·A· / GEO. WISSEMANN / SACRAMENTO

         ID#: KWS066

Glass Category:Liquor advertising
Glass Type:Thin-walled shot
Label Type:Usual white-etched label
Dimensions:2-3/16" x 1-15/16" x 1-1/2"
Edmonson:HSG, p. 32, entry #6a
State:CA
City:Sacramento
Notes:
Geo Wissemann listed from 1902-1918.

See Cronan & Wissemann for prior years.

The Wilsons paint a slightly different story, with Wissemann beginning at 1020 4 th in 1888, expanding to 700-702 J St in 1895 (Cafe Royal), partnering with M Cronan in 1900-1901 and then becoming a wholesaler until 1918.

Brand names used by this company include: "California Favorite", and "O.K. Kentucky Standard."

Company name timeline:
Geo Wissemann (1902-1906), Wissemann's Saloon (1906), Geo Wissemann Estate (1910), Geo Wissemann Co. (1912-1918)

Address timeline:
230 K St. (1902-1918) & 1020 4 th (1906)

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